The Wall Street Journal article “U.S. Appetite for Organic Food Prompts Jump in Grain Imports; Farmers Cry Foul” published on Feb 21 looked at the issue of rising organic feed grain imports. Quoted in the article, OTA’s Farm Policy Director Nate Lewis noted the Organic Trade Association has confidence in USDA’s organic regulatory system. The […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding its annual Agricultural Outlook Forum this Thursday and Friday (February 23-24) in Arlington, VA. The theme is “A New Horizon: The Future of Agriculture.” At the forum, the Organic Trade Association’s CEO Laura Batcha and Farm Policy Director Nate Lewis will be among the speakers. Batcha will […]
Since 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued special harmonized codes (HS Codes) to track imports and exports of a number of organic products. The Organic Trade Association is currently working on another application to request additional HS codes for organic products, and is seeking input on which products to add to the […]
The latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic food and farming will literally take center stage on March 9 at The Organic Center’s 14th Annual Benefit Dinner in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West. With the theme of “Science Says So,” the event—the single biggest fundraising event for The Organic Center and […]
Join us at the first-ever Climate Day on Wednesday, March 8, at Expo West. We will be sharing new ideas, talking about research on proven solutions, and creating connections among stakeholders interested in making a positive difference. We will join other speakers including industry visionaries and climate experts for a day of informative and inspiring […]
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